tubegroover
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| Preamp Deal of the Century Hat's off to you Slowhand. If it weren't for this thread I would't own this pre most likely. It has been a very pleasurable ride all the way. Lisbon, I have an e-mail off to Mick to get the low down on this tube. I'll keep all posted. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Clipsal you make some interesting observations and I would say that what people hear by swapping tubes must be more system dependent than anything. I wouldn't want to give the impression that different 6SN7 VT231's don't make a difference, they mo... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Jewel I tend to agree that there is less difference between the 6SN7's and 5881 tubes. I've tried 5 different types of these tubes including National Union, Ken Rad, Sylvania, RCA and the stock tubes. There are differences but they tend to be rath... | |
| Digital as good or better than YOUR analog? I really wish I could say that my modest JVC 1050 cd player with Bel Canto DAC 1.1 offers the aliveness and reproduces string instruments in the same manner as the Oracle/SME/Benz Micro but it really doesn't. If I want to really hear a piano, I ha... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Baranyi yes you will hear much of what the Zh-270 does by listening to the Siegfried but the Sieg is an SET so it is going to probably be a bit more effortless and harmonically complete. You may decide at that point to find a more efficient speake... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Baranyi, I would concur with Ecclectique concerning the Berning. So far as purchasing new over the prototype, the concern would be that the prototype may have been sitting in a box for years if you are not purchasing from a user. Be CAREFUL of thi... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Ahhh the 6c33 tube, Joule and Tenor also use that tube, very nice. I would love to hear the amp, you've got me very curious Steve, maybe Mick can send me a pair for evaluation? :) If its cut from the same cloth as the pre-amps it must be quite spe... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Steve the Merlots may excel in most areas but it is the area of bass performance, extension AND definition that I would question their mettle compared to the Berning. This amp is in another league with reference to tube amps in that performance ar... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century I doubt it can be touched for the money Baranyi, it can be safely recommended without worry. I have heard a few other amps in my system and as far as the Berning goes for what it offers you would have to pay considerably more to get comparable per... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi StiltskinJim and I haven't done a comparison since Jim seems undecided on the pre-amp but is leaning towards the Joule. He is also considering the Cortese I believe but don't tell him I told ya :^) It will probably be several months down the ro... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series Daveyf I can really relate to what you are saying there are many music enthusiasts that feel as you do. I remember well when I heard my first "hi end" system beyond what I felt was the pinnacle of reproduced sound at the time. I was swept away not... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series hc, I wonder if you have the balls to say to his face what you are saying hiding behind a keyboard. You've really crossed over the line in your lame attempt at being funny. You can say what you will but you sure don't add any credibility to your p... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series "It is about my personal taste and opinion and that is what my customers seem to be in agreement with."I agree with you Jtinn and that is fine with me. I hope you'll accept the fact that during my all too brief listen to the Kharmas I found them d... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series "You build a fine speaker and I am not going to get into why I greatly prefer the Kharmas, because like you, I am in the industry and have a vested interest."You just gave one Jtinn. Your passion in your preferences is well documented as are mine ... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series Thanks Kevin for your input. I heard others say the same as you. On the other hand, Bob Harley said it was the best to his ears. My yardstick is live music too. I've played it enough and listened enough over the years and I'm sorry to inform you i... |